Things to do in Lee Vining

Yosemite Valley is the emerald green heart of Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the soaring granite walls, including some of the park’s most iconic landmarks, flanking this 8-mile (13-kilometer) canyon.

Yosemite National Park is an area of extraordinary natural beauty in the center of California. It has abundant flora and fauna in addition to majestic mountains, giant trees, vast valleys and peaceful lakes. Every year, millions of travelers visit the park, which stretches across 747,956 acres (302,687 hectares). Glaciers formed the fascinating landscape about 1 million years ago.

Just like its name suggests, Mammoth ski resort offers some hairy features, such as the 22-foot Super-Duper Pipe along, the 18-foot Super Pipe, and the Mini Pipe, making the resort the only one in North America featuring three different-sized half pipes. What’s more, Mammoth offers eight highly regarded terrain parks, where Olympic athletes and top professionals train and perform. Land tricks and stunts alongside the professionals as you challenge yourself to the rails, jumps, jib lines, and more at these parks.

Say goodbye to summer weather, shorts, and swimsuits, and say hello to snow fall, snowboards, and ski masks at Mammoth ski resort. Fresh powder, terrain parks, and open trails invite you to book a Mammoth Lakes ski vacation, and experience this magical winter wonderland.

Take a daytrip to Mono Lake to experience the other-worldly geology and stunning wildlife populations that make up a high-saline water body. This lake was formed over 760,000 years ago in a salt-heavy basin, which nourished a thriving ecosystem of brine shrimp, insects and birds. Learn about the indigenous Americans who lived here, the Kutzadika’a people, whose staple food source was the lake’s insect pupae.